There is a special satisfaction in ending a summer ride at an old inn on a real main street. Not a franchise exit, not a concrete box beside a truck stop, but a place with a porch, tall windows and the quiet confidence of a building that has already seen a hundred summers come and go. The Inn at Wise has been doing exactly that since 1910, and by the time I rolled Rose to the … [Read more...] about Where the Day Settles
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Parting Ways: A Bittersweet Goodbye to My Honda
My teenager is gone. The 19 years of caring for her — of bonding together, exploring, laughing (and crying), of making memories that made even better stories — are now done. Through two decades of togetherness, I pampered my well-behaved, happy child with constant love and care. Feeding her, washing her and waxing her. Fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, changing … [Read more...] about Parting Ways: A Bittersweet Goodbye to My Honda
The Iceman Cometh: Following the Sirens’ Call for the Last Edition Toaster
It’s no wonder that the generation of BMWs powered by the 246/247 engine series holds a special place for me. Perhaps it is the elegant simplicity. Or maybe it is because they were the pinnacle of two-wheeled excellence when I was in high school and college. Could be that they evoke strong memories of good times with my dad. Whatever the connection they still, as a friend says, … [Read more...] about The Iceman Cometh: Following the Sirens’ Call for the Last Edition Toaster
Partner content: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift — Ducati kicks off celebrations for its 100-year history
July 4th, 1926: almost one century has gone by since the day when a dream was born in Borgo Panigale that would change the world of motorcycling forever. From its roots in Bologna to global recognition, Ducati has transformed passion into excellence, technology into emotion, design into beauty, and engineering into art. With 2026 approaching, Ducati officially kicks off … [Read more...] about Partner content: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift — Ducati kicks off celebrations for its 100-year history
Ducati Monster 2026: Everything you need, nothing more, with an unmistakable design
The naked model for motorcyclists seeking an iconic, charming bike that is also advanced and easy to handle. Compact, muscular lines inspired by the first model from 1992 adorn the lightest four-valve Monster ever The new Ducati V2 engine with IVT timing guarantees brilliant performance and record maintenance intervals (28,000 mi), combining power and ease of riding … [Read more...] about Ducati Monster 2026: Everything you need, nothing more, with an unmistakable design
